LEMON-AID

Описание: When a seemingly innocent lemonade stand materializes in a suburban front yard, the once tranquil neighborhood descends into chaos as mysterious and unsettling events unfold.

LEMON-AID
Written and Directed by Sumner McMurtry
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LEMON-AID is an acclaimed short film that made a significant impact on the festival circuit with its unique, bold, and absurdist storytelling. This sixteen minute gem premiered at RiverRun International Film Festival in North Carolina and has since garnered numerous accolades, including Short Film of the Year at the prestigious RED Movie Awards in France, Honorable Mention for Best Tennessee Short at Nashville Film Festival, Best Costume Design at Headline Horizons Film Festival in Florida, and Best Direction at Absurd Film Festival in Italy. Its official selections at renowned festivals such as Nashville Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Fest, and Hollywood Shorts Fest further underscore its critical success.

Sumner, a Nashville native and Lipscomb University alumnus, started with just a seed of an idea. One that was wacky and audaciously inventive. Drawing inspiration from Daisuke Tanabe’s album Cat Steps, Sumner, alongside his talented brother and production designer, Shel, visionary Director of Photography, Athena Kulb, and a skilled team of many talented artists, transformed a whimsical concept into a visually stunning and narratively compelling film. The film has been praised for its originality and creativity, some saying it pushes the boundaries of absurdist cinema.

Critics have celebrated the film’s distinctive style. Nashville Film Festival remarked, “The film made a strong impression with its quirky sci-fi story, transforming it into an art piece as much as a short film. Vibrant and original, it seamlessly shifts from excitement to bizarreness, and even to horror. The filmmaker creates a stunning world with its own rules, making it both realistic and fascinating. The production design and committed performances push the boundaries of what a short can achieve, leaving audiences thinking—and forever changing how they view a lemonade stand.” Similarly, Headline Horizons Film Festival noted, "Sumner wowed us with a style that can only be described as 'freshly squeezed.' We had never seen anything like it before, and we haven’t seen anything like it since." Sumner’s unwavering dedication to his artistic vision, has resulted in a film that not only entertains but continues to surprise and delight audiences worldwide.

From the Director:
I’ve always been drawn to tales that are a bit bizarre, whimsical, or off the beaten path and that is often reflected in the stories I write. More than anything, I love the element of surprise. I love shock value. I love a good twist. I love shocking and delighting an audience. The origins of this sour tale trace back to an idea that lingered in my imagination, akin to a fever dream, for quite a few years. It wouldn't leave me alone. Summoning the courage to finally transform that vision into reality was no small feat and I express gratitude for the dedication of the numerous individuals who joined me on this creative journey, all of whom embraced that leap of faith. This film is a doozy of a tale, deliciously weird, and a testament to the power of daydreams and the boundless stories waiting to be told from them when we permit our minds to wander.

Official Selections and Awards:

London Short Film Festival (2026)
Official Selection

Nashville Film Festival (2024)
Official Selection
Best Tennessee Short Honorable Mention

Sidewalk Film Festival (2024)
Official Selection

RiverRun International Film Festival (2024)
Official Selection

RED Movie Awards (2024)
Short Film of the Year
Official Selection

Hudson Valley Film Festival (2024)
Official Selection
Nectar of the Projector Award

Lonely Wolf International Film Festival (2024)
Best Young Filmmaker Award
Official Selection

Venezia Shorts (2024)
Semi-finalist

Headline Horizons Film Festival (2024)
Best Costume Design

Screen Culture International Film Festival (2024)
Official Selection

New York Indie Shorts Awards (2024)
Semi-finalist

Hollywood Shorts Fest (2024)
Official Selection

Absurd Film Festival (2024)
Best Director
Official Selection

Miranda Corta Film Festival (2024)
Official Selection

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